Mel B unveils stunning wedding gown as she arrives at star-studded nuptials
Spice Girls star Melanie Brown has arrived at St Paul's Cathedral for her wedding to hair stylist Rory McPhee, revealing her stunning bridal gown. The Spice Girls star stepped out in a long, white dress with a sweetheart neckline.
Meanwhile, mesh material - which featured small pearls around the neck and cuffs of the dress - covered her arms and décolletage. The singer is being walked down the aisle by close friend and journalist James Steen, who is giving Mel away. Mel's father Martin died in 2017 after a five-year battle with myeloma cancer.
The 50 year old globally renowned star has finally found the "luv of my life" with close family friend and hair stylist Rory McPhee, who she was engaged to for three years.
The star is marrying at St Paul's Cathedral - the same venue that held the wedding of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana back in 1981.
Speaking about her wedding dress designer, Mel told WWD earlier this year: "I found an amazing bridal boutique called Evelie in London and in one incredible afternoon, I found two perfect dresses."
She added: "One beautiful classic dress by Josephine Scott, a British designer and one stunning dramatic dress by a U.S. designer, Justin Alexander."
The Spice Girl continued to tell the publication: "I've since had fittings in London and New York, so it's a perfect blend of my love for Britain and America."
And speaking of the type of ceremony she has organised, she explained that it will be "regal."
She said: "This will be a very formal, English wedding where I want to feel regal and very proper. "
She added: "All the ladies will wear hats or fascinators. Then, I'm having a second ceremony abroad, which will be more informal, sexy, and beautiful."
Mel went on to say: "It's so important to feel completely in control of myself, from the way I look, to the place I live, to the people I surround myself with and the clothes that I wear."
She continued: "My clothes, paid for with my money and chosen by me."
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